South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince on Saturday said the Proteas’s ODI side still needs to sharpen its temperament in “clutch moments” as they continue testing combinations ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Prince admitted the team’s immediate focus over the past year has been on Test cricket and the upcoming T20 World Cup, leaving the 50-over format in an experimental phase.
“We’ve been able to try different combinations in the 50-over space and we still have time before getting close to a final squad,” Prince said on the eve of the first ODI against India here.
With heavy dew predicted for the series opener here on Sunday, Prince said the toss could play a decisive role. “Our homework says a lot of dew is expected, so teams usually prefer chasing. But if we bat first on a good pitch and post a massive score, you can push the opposition into making mistakes.”
Despite being satisfied with both batting and bowling depth, Prince highlighted one area where South Africa must improve. “If there’s one area, it’s the bigger moments — tighter, clutch moments. White-ball cricket is about high-pressure environments and that’s where we want to get better,” he said.
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